MASCHINE STUDIO is the new flagship groove production workstation for professional music production and performance. The sleek, luxurious hardware provides direct physical access to all key functions. Dedicated control buttons and jog wheel allow the fastest browsing, editing, level metering, and arranging. Two revolutionary, high-res color displays let you see patterns, scenes, plug-in icons, waveforms, and the powerful new mixer directly from the hardware for unparalleled, accelerated workflow.

Classic Groove Production StudioMASCHINE MK2 has become the industry-standard integrated hardware/software system for professional music production and performance – a groundbreaking instrument that combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, effects, a sonically outstanding drum synth, and an incredible sound library. A super-intuitive workflow delivers total track control from initial idea to final production directly from the hardware. And all-new, ultra-powerful 2.0 software with multicore support delivers a dedicated mixer, sidechaining, unlimited groups, plus a new level of KOMPLETE integration.

What is new in MaschineAll-new MASCHINE 2.0 software is bursting with power perfectly harnessed by the MASCHINE MK2 Controller. Find instruments, effects, kits, sounds, and samples fast with the spectacular tag-based visual browser – optimized for KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects. Get busy creating with unlimited groups and insert effects, and sidechaining. Then finish off your tracks with a sleek, intuitive mixer – all wrapped in a beautiful new user interface and with full multi-core support.

Maschine has become my go to for creating quality drum patterns. The MK2 model comes with the full program and is great for live performances. Has a midi in and out so you can connect a keyboard controller and use the program's piano and synths sounds with it. Super easy to use (as easy as dragging and dropping sounds into the pads) and has a sturdy construction.

This Maschine MK2 Production Studio is so well thought out and infinitely expandable that the possibilities are endless! The amount of features and options you receive for under $600 is truly outstanding. The Maschine software is very easy to use and acclimate to. The equipment feels well made, sturdy, reliable and durable, the unit is incredibly light weight and easy to transport. Visually, the colors that accompany this controller are super exciting and a ton of fun on their own! The unit also is preloaded with nearly 8 gigs of samples...what more could you ask for?!

If you are into beat and groove creation, NI has it all for you in MASCHINE! Tons of great sounds and an easy layout make it incredibly easy to make, build, and compose new tracks with a drove of options right at your fingertips!

Look no further! This unit is the best production machine on the market. With a fully loaded sound library & ease of use, it will surely compliment any combination of gear you are currently using. In addition, the Maschine can be expanded by its software sample capabilities.

The MKB offers 16 touch pads that can be assigned different colors. Making it easy to know what was assign to them. Includes the Maschine 2.0 software so other than a computer there is nothing more you would need to get started. I'm a Staff reviewer at Sam Ash Music.

I come from the world of MPC's. Over the last few years, I've tried moving over to or at least tried incorperating software into my workflow, but I always came back to my trusty old piece of hardware. The software route seemed to distract me from actual music production; I was too busy tweaking or setting up midi between my sampler, my computer, controllers etc.

Then I gave the maschine a try. Now all I use is software! Theres obvious comparisons between Maschine and the MPC's or Roland MV's (16 pads, lots of buttons) but the most important of them all is the workflow. What I loved about my MPC was that I could use it with my eyes closed. If I had an idea in my head, I could translate it over to music quick and efficiently. And now I've found that in a software based controller.

Aside from that, Maschine comes loaded with 8 gigs worth of sounds and a few KOMPLETE plug-ins. Speaking of KOMPLETE, if you add that to the arsenal, it seamlessly integrates with maschine so you can control all the parameters and play all the instruments directly off the pads.

If you're looking to step your production game up, Native Instruments Maschine is Definatley a huge Upgrade for anyone who doesnt already own it.

Being a guitar player myself, electronic music can be intimidating to get into. DAW's can be complex. Maschine makes it easy to create and improvise. You can load up individual sounds or entire kits. You can even load in VSTs/AUs, like the included Massive Synth, or even third-party VSTs/AUs. It's flexible and the possibilities are limitless. I'm a staff reviewer at Sam Ash Music.

I was into making electronic music before they started calling it EDM, but I so wish it was as easy as it is today. I used to have multiple keyboards, drum machines and other devices just to make all the sounds and beats that this has built in! It's not fair! Gotta love technology! Now I can carry my "studio" in a laptop bag and take it wherever I wish. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to start making music or even the seasoned veteran.